European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 22, 1967, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ebon a by John Krueger staff writer cannons Are making a  the Lush splendor of the Black Forest International teams in top hat Sand period military uniforms staged a shooting showdown with mini cannons that fire shiny Lead balls measured by the ounce not the Pound. The largest piece of ammo is less thana Inch in diameter. Nevertheless up to half ounce charges of Black powder prove potent enough to blast the projectiles 40 Yards through styrofoam target sin rapid fire and accuracy Competition. The winsome wheeled weapons of Metal and Wood made to scale by six batteries from Germany the nether lands Austria France and Switzerland each with five cannons All Roar Outin a noisy Smoky grand finale that consists of a spectacular siege of a Mode Castle. The Walls finally come Tumblin Downto the enthusiastic cheers of the spectators and Back slapping among the contestants who by this time had Sharp ened their eyes to a Fine degree with target water liberally donated by local breweries. A feast of roast pig Androe Deer climaxed the action. Sighting the compact cannons som of them practically pocket size required that the marksmen lie Flat on their stomachs a neat accomplishment when wearing the elaborate attire that i sported by these competitors. While civilian artillerymen were dressed in Black or Gray toppers and with uniform on the outside and Beer on the inside this Marksman lights up. This Cannonier in 19th Century attire draws a Bead with his lilliputian weapon. Black frock Coats the military made Asp Lashier appearance in colourful War rior apparel dating from breast plated medieval mercenaries to 19th Century Peak helmeted prussians. They were further camouflaged by such theatrical props As Bushy beards and pointed Kaiser Wilhern moustaches. Plus year marked the second Annua Cannon contest at the Immen Dingen tank Range near Tut Lingen by the Swiss Bor Der. The Winner to the Chagrin of the service representatives was a top hatted civilian hot shot from Tut Lingen Eugen Mueller who scored 120 out of possible 150 Points. He took Home the carved wooden trophy of a mercenary Cannonier. The spark for All this popping off was provided by 36-year-old Tut Lingen Industrial executive Hanno l.  cannons to the left and right of him Monauni still managed to keep his Cool. He fired his homemade full sized 6-Pound Cannon with the aplomb of Anace artillerymen. Monauni explained that his interest inthe Cannon replicas started nine years ago in Venice where he spotted an an Tique desk top Model which he tried desperately and unsuccessfully to  of sulking he set about build ing his own Model. That was the begin Ning of a series of do it himself reproductions that have decorated his  enthusiasm has spread throughout the firm for which he is managing director. It was t Long before the whole of Tut Lingen famed for its surgical instrument Industry was on a Cannon toot. Is photos by Merle Hunter formal competitors ready mini weapons while Umbrell aed audience Waits impatiently. Co gunnery mates offer undignified View of Tut Lingen Targete ering. Pago 12 b a top hatted gunner keeping a Safe distance from recoil sights in on his target. The stars and stripes a squinting Marksman Aims Blunderbuss that May be More Blunder than Buss. Friday september 22, 1967 gentlemen Ramr odders prepare for Castle siege against Smoky backdrop. The stars and stripes Page 13